Police cracking down on Burning Man this year

Heads up, party people, the cops seem ready to mete out a heavy dose of law and order at the annual Burning Man festival next week.

Startup founder Aaron Muzslaski trekked to Black Rock City in the Nevada desert a little early. He forecasts heavy rains with chance of the heavy reign of law enforcement at the annual pop up art and culture festival-slash-outdoor rave, according to Boing Boing.

“The pigs are here,” Muzslaski wrote. “And uncommonly badge heavy.”

They nabbed a Burner for a car registration violation, he says. Another got a $275 ticket and threat of getting registered as a sex offender for peeing in public.

“In 18 years on the playa, I’ve never seen a more aggressive police presence that what’s been going down today. Deeply upsetting, outrageous stuff.”

“Whatever the cause, know this: Law enforcement is going to be VERY AGGRESSIVE at Burning Man this year,” he continues. “Keep your [bleepity bleep] as right as you do back in the world. Don’t give them any excuses.”

So if you’re planning on bringing in any illicit substances, be forewarned.